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Mites...

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Posted by El__Quijote on May 09, 2003 at 07:38:27:

Someone posted this on the Herp Forum as a solution to Mites...
Last night I discovered a serious case of mites on my cb BP... This is the first time after years of herping that any of my "babies" gets mites, so I'm not quite sure about what to do, and I'm worried that it might spread towards my other "babies"...

"Nix. Sold in pharmacy as a lice treatment for children and careless adults. Mix 1 ounce per qt.of water. Or less if you don't plan on using a lot. Take out water dish only. Spritz entire cage, incl. snakes, bedding, etc. Wait 5-10 minutes and replace water dish. Mites are history. Price of Nix varies from $10-13 for 2 oz. bottle."

Y guess my main question is: Is it safe??? I've never heard of this technique... Could it be harmful to the snakes??? Is there a better/safer way to take care of mites???
Any help will be greatly appreciated...
Thanks,

~ El__Quijote

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